Work Experience
Colorado State University
Off Campus Life: Web Developer
11/2022-Present
Worked with a team of professional staff and student staff to update and maintain two websites within the Office of Off-Campus-Life. Creating a user friendly and accessible database for students to look through housing options. Large emphasis on accessibility in design and revamping the websites to be as accessible as possible following industry best practices.
Colorado State University
RamRide: Food Ops & Night Ops Coordinator
01/2023-Present
Food Ops: Worked in collaboration with the Rams Against Hunger Food Pantry to provide food box deliveries to students and staff who cannot make it to the food pantry in person for a variety of reasons. Coordinated with delivery drivers to use the best routes and to deliver boxes based off of patrons’ dietary preferences.
Night Ops: Worked in collaboration with other Nightly Operations Coordinators to run our weekend safe ride program: RamRide. Responsible for training volunteers and overseeing nightly operations, addressing any problems as they come.
Katie Taylor Web Design
Owner & Freelance Web Designer
01/2023-Present
Specialized in meticulously transforming client concepts into sophisticated and accessible online platforms. I excel in close collaboration with both individuals and non-profit organizations, crafting tailored websites that not only fulfill their distinctive requirements but also surpass expectations. My commitment to inclusivity extends to creating multi-lingual websites, ensuring a broader reach and engagement. With a particular focus on empowering non-profits, I diligently enhance their digital presence with accessible practices, fostering meaningful engagement for all users. Employing a creative and client-centric methodology, I am dedicated to delivering visually compelling and intuitively navigable websites that adhere to the highest standards of accessibility. I am eager to contribute my skills and commitment to bringing your digital vision to fruition while ensuring an inclusive online experience for diverse audiences.
St. Vrain Community Montessori
Lead Montessori Guide
07/2019-07/2023
As a Montessori teacher, I created a dynamic learning environment for students, combining individualized work plans and group lessons. Emphasizing safety and engagement, I maintained a focused and inviting classroom atmosphere. Managed a mixed-aged class, adhering to curriculum standards. My experience reflects a commitment to fostering inclusive, stimulating, and collaborative learning environments for students. Embraced Social & Emotional Learning by completing comprehensive training and implementing the practices I learned- sharing resources with fellow teachers. Helped create distance learning program curriculum and materials, and facilitated it for online students through the phased return to in-person learning in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Leadership Academy
Lead Teacher
07/2017-05/2019
As a Montessori teacher, I worked with students individually and on a small or large group basis. Created a work plan method that was successful for my classroom. Maintained communication with families of students as well as other faculty to ensure a well-informed teaching practice. Created a safe and inclusive learning environment that encouraged focus and connection with materials. Gained skills in planning, communication, and supervising.